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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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