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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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