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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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 abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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