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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 distance learning institutions are having to struggle 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 assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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