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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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