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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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