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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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