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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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