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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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