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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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