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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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