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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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