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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important 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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