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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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