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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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