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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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