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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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