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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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