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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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