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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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