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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal 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 educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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