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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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