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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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