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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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