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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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