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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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