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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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