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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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