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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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