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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling 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 we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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