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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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