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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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