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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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