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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the 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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