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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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