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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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