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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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