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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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