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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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