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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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