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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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