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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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