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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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