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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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