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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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