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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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