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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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