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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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