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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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