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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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