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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for 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 stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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