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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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