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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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