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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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