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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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