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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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