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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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