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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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