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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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