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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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