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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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