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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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