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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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