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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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