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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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