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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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