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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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