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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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