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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive 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 students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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