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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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