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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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