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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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