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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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