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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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