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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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