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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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