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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the 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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