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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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