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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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