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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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