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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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