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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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