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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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