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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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