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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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