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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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