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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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