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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines 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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