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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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