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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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