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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by 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 we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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