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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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