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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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