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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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