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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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