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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources