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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for 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 make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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