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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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