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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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