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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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