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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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