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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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