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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically 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 lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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