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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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