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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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