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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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