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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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