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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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