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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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