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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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