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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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