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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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