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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling 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 organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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