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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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