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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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