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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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