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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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