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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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