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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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