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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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