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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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