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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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