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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction 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 institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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