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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because 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 be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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