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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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