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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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