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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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