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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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