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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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