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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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