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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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