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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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