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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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