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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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