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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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