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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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