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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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