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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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