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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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