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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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