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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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