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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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