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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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