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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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