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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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