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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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