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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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