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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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