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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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