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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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