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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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