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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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