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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure 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 we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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