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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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