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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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