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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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