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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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