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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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