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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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