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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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