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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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