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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? 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 and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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