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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because 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 organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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