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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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