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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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