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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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