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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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