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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for 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 guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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