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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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