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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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