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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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