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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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