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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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