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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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