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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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