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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling 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 students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews 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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