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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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