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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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