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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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