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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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