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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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