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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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