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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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