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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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