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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key 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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