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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not 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 institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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