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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction 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 participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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