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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally 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 many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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