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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching 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 students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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