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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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