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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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