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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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