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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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