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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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