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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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