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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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