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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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