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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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