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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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