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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about 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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