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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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