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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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