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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education 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 education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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