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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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