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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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