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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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