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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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