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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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