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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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