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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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