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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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