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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by 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 teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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