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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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