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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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