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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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