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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? 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 and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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