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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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