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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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