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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing 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 massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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