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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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