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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education