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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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