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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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