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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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