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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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