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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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