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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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