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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 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 educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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