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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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