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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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