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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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