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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training 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 stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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