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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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