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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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