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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually 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 issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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