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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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