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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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