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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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