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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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