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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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