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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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