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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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