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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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