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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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