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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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