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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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