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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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