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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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