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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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