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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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