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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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