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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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