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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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