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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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