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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources