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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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