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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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