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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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