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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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