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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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