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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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