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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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