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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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