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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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