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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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