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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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