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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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