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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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