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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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