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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines 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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