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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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