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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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