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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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