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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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