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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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