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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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