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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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