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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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