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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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