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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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