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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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