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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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