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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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