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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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