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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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