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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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