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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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