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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online 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 be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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