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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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