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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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