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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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