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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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