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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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