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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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