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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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