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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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