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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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