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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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