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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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