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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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