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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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