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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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