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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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