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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider 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 be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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