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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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