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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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