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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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