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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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