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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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