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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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