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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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