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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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