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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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