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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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