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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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