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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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