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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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