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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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