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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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