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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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