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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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