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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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