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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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