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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive 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 learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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