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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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