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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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