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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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