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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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