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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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