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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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