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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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