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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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