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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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