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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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