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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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