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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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