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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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