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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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