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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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