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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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