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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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