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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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