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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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