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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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