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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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