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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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