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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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