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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training 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 learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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