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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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