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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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