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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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