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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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