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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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