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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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