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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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