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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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