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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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