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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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