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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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