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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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