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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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