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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? 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 to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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