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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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