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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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