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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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