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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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