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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of 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 participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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