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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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