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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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