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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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