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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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