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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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