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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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