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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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