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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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