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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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