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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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