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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of 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 we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating 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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