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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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