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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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