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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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