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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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