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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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