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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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