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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering 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 certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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