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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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