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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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