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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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