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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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