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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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