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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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