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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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