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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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