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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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