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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because 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 make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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