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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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