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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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