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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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