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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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