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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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