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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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