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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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