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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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