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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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