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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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