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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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