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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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