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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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