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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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