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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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