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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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