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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for 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 students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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