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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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