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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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