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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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