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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)