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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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