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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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