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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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