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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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