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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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