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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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