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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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