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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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