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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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