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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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