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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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