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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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