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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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