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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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