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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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