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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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