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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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