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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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