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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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