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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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