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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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