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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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