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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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