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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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