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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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