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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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