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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction 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 learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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