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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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