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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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