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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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