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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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