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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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