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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always 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 e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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