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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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