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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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