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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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