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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively 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 we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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