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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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