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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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