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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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