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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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