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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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