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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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