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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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