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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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