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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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