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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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