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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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