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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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