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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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