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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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