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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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