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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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