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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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