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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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