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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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