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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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