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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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