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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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