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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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