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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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