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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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