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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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