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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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