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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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