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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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