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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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