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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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