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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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