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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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