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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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