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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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