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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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