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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training 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 students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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