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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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