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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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