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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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