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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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