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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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