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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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