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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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