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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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