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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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