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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education 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 institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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