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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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