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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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