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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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