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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. 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. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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