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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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