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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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