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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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