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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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