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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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