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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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