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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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