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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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